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#Fantasy adventure #readers, especially fans of #GOT, will rejoice in the fifth installment of George R.R. Martin’s acclaimed saga, A Song of Ice and Fire. The master storyteller returns to the beloved characters of Jon Snow and his merry band of Black Cloak wearers, Dany the Queen of Meereen, and Arya Stark, the girl of many names. For me, this book moved along much better than the last (GOT4). The plots have diverged quite a bit from what was shown on the HBO series Season 6, which is ahead of the novels. While I understand the plot changes made for television, I prefer Martin’s progressions.

Nevertheless, GOT fans will certainly enjoy either or both, as the case may be. 5 stars. Now, I await The Winds of Winter and Season 7.

#Readers of #fantasy adventure, especially #GOT, may differ with me on this fourth book by George R.R. Martin in the saga A Song of Ice and Fire. For me, this book was more tedious. Maybe that was due to the lack of characters that I care about. It offered a good continuation of the ongoing story narrative within the Seven Kingdoms and beyond, but told from the point of view of previously minor characters. Wherever a chapter arose with Sansa or Arya or Jon Snow I was delighted.

Nevertheless, all the fine word craft and storytelling skills that readers have come to expect from Martin are in this book, so that is not lacking. I am eager to move on to the fifth book. Overall, this one I give 3.5 Stars.

#Readers of #fantasy adventure, especially #GOT, will certainly delight in George R.R. Martin’s third novel in the saga, A Song of Ice and Fire. Once again, Martin weaves a masterful tale with ingenious plot twists, tragic characters, and incredible suspense. While a blow-by-blow of the story is impossible with a novel this long and entwined, suffice it to say it is brilliant. Numerous characters meet a pointed end, and others, few to be sure, gain some slight cessation in their suffering.

Martin’s writing craft continues to sparkle as the narrative carries through various points of view of key characters. Fans of the HBO GOT series will find some divergence from the story shown on screen. I’ve enjoyed the TV series, an avid fan for sure, but found Martin’s to be clarifying in many places, as well as satisfying. One the whole, the two are pretty similar, with Martin’s being the original. Overall, a spectacular series. 5 stars. (Only 6 typo errors in over 1100 pages.)

#Readers of #fantasy adventure will know that author George R.R. Martin continues A Song of Ice and Fire in this second novel of the series. Much of the narrative, as told from the point of view of key characters, focuses on the forces of the various proclaimed kings in the realm of Westeros and beyond. The King in the North, Robb Stark, appears to be having success in skirmishes against the Lannister forces, while Renly and Stannis Baratheon argue over which of them is rightful heir to their dead brother’s throne in King’s Landing. Meanwhile, Dany struggles in distant lands, seeking help for her quest as Queen. And her dragons are growing. Jon Snow, while no king, faces trials of his own as he and the men of the Night’s Watch venture far north of the Wall. Of course, much more is happening.

Martin’s writing craft is excellent as he cleverly weaves the tale through the POV of key characters–not an easy feat in any work, especially a long one. Fans of GOT on HBO will find differences between the novel’s storylines and those of the TV series. For me, I found the novel’s storylines bring about clarity for some aspects that were unclear on the HBO series, such as the sudden appearance of Meera and Jojen when Bran and Rickon escape Winterfell. Overall, tremendously enjoyable series! 4.5 stars.

#Readers of #fantasy adventure sagas certainly don’t need me to tell them how fantastic this first book in the series is. Author George R.R. Martin launched a tremendous series, A Song of Ice and Fire, which offers the reader an incredible story littered with numerous characters, families, and histories. It is vast in its scope, and yet the small details are not forsaken. In fact, Martin showcases his formidable story craft and writing prowess, as one would expect from such a writer.

If you are a fan of the HBO series, #GOT, as I am, then you know the appeal. And, I would encourage you to read the books in the series, which will further enrich your GOT experience, and relive the TV shows as well. Yes, the books are hefty, but well worth it. 5 Stars. Onto A Clash of Kings!